Li Zhicong (China)
President of the Education Committee, General Educational Supervisor
• Minister of the Basic Education and Lifelong Education Development Department of ECNU & Chairman of the Education Alliance of ECNU
• Senior high school teacher
• Super Principal (Secretary) at Shanghai Primary and Secondary School
• Deputy Director of Shanghai High School Education Management Committee
Li Zhicong graduated from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Shanghai Normal University in 1982. He has served as the vice principal of Shanghai Preschool Education College and the secretary of the Party Committee in the School of Education and Special Education at East China Normal University.
In March 2000, Mr. Li was transferred to the No.2 High School of East China Normal University as the secretary of the Party Committee and vice principal. Since January 2017, he has served as the principal of the No.2 High School of East China Normal University alongside serving as the deputy director of the East China University Education Group.
Li Zhicong (China)
President of the Education Committee, General Educational Supervisor
• Principal of the No. 2 High School of East China Normal University
• Senior high school teacher
• Super Principal (Secretary) at Shanghai Primary and Secondary School
• Deputy Director of Shanghai High School Education Management Committee
Li Zhicong graduated from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Shanghai Normal University in 1982. He has served as the vice principal of Shanghai Preschool Education College and the secretary of the Party Committee in the School of Education and Special Education at East China Normal University.
In March 2000, Mr. Li was transferred to the No.2 High School of East China Normal University as the secretary of the Party Committee and vice principal. Since January 2017, he has served as the principal of the No.2 High School of East China Normal University alongside serving as the deputy director of the East China University Education Group.
Carol Santos (USA)
Founding Head
• The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Economics)
• Columbia University (Master of Education)
• University of Pennsylvania (Doctorate in Educational Leadership) (in progress)
During her 25 years as an educator, Carol Santos has gained vast senior leadership experience. She has held a number of senior roles, including principal and vice-principal, in various prestigious, independent US boarding schools. These include Groton School, one of the top boarding schools in the USA, and reputable girls’ school, Miss Porter’s School. Prior to joining Huayao Collegiate, Ms. Santos was head at a public day school Centennial Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Carol Santos (USA)
Founding Head
• The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Economics)
• Columbia University (Master of Education)
• University of Pennsylvania (Doctorate in Educational Leadership) (in progress)
During her 25 years as an educator, Carol Santos has gained vast senior leadership experience. She has held a number of senior roles, including principal and vice-principal, in various prestigious, independent US boarding schools. These include Groton School, one of the top boarding schools in the USA, and reputable girls’ school, Miss Porter’s School. Prior to joining Huaer Collegiate, Ms. Santos was head at a public day school Centennial Academy in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Lu Guangyuan (China)
Chinese Principal
• Senior secondary school teacher
• Shanghai super principal
• Academic leader in Jiading District, Shanghai
Principal Lu holds a master’s degree in business administration from BI Norwegian Business School. He has taught and served as principals at several Shanghai schools including Shanghai Jiading No. 2 Middle School, a key high school. Since 2016, Principal Lu has served as the secretary and executive vice president of the Shanghai Jiading Institute of Education. He is a ‘super principal’ in Shanghai and has won numerous accolades throughout his career, including Shanghai Model Worker Award, Shanghai Inspector Award, Shanghai Gardener Award, Advanced Experimental Worker of the 15-Year Scientific Research and Education Reform of the Central Institute of Educational Science.
Lu Guangyuan (China)
Chinese Principal
• Senior secondary school teacher
• Shanghai super principal
• Academic leader in Jiading District, Shanghai
Principal Lu holds a master’s degree in business administration from BI Norwegian Business School. He has taught and served as principals at several Shanghai schools including Shanghai Jiading No. 2 Middle School, a key high school. Since 2016, Principal Lu has served as the secretary and executive vice president of the Shanghai Jiading Institute of Education. He is a ‘super principal’ in Shanghai and has won numerous accolades throughout his career, including Shanghai Model Worker Award, Shanghai Inspector Award, Shanghai Gardener Award, Advanced Experimental Worker of the 15-Year Scientific Research and Education Reform of the Central Institute of Educational Science.
Academic Leadership Team
Jacqueline Speer (Australia)
Principal of Preschool
Jacqueline Speer has led kindergartens in the international and bilingual school sector in Australia and China…
Sharon Wan (China)
Associate Principal of Preschool
Sharon Wan has a master’s degree in educational studies and a Bachelor of Science from East China Normal University…
Zoe Zou (China)
Principal of Elementary School
Zoe Zou has been devoted to international education for more than 20 years, previously working as the deputy head of primary school at Huili School, Hangzhou…
Jeffrey Walkington (USA)
Principal of Secondary School &
Principal of Upper Grades
Dr. Jeff Walkington has been devoted to education for more than 34 years, during which he served as both educator and…
Paul Huang (China）
Principal of Middle Grades
Dr. Paul Huang has been engaged in teaching and administration for 24 years. He has rich experience in curriculum research, teacher training and sino-foreign cooperation in school operation…
Ng Jie Chao (Singapore)
Dean of Student Life
Mr Ng. has taught and performed many administrative roles in international schools over the past 10 years in Singapore and …
